Do I really need it?

[Kelly Bell]

Hi Guys! I am a new Porsche owner. Bought a 75 911S in Sept and am restoring it. My question is this:

Do I actually have to put oil in the strut housing after changing my shocks? Whats that for? What kind of oil do you guys use?

Also:

I am thinking of putting thread locker blue on the ball joint nut. If I do this, will I still need that big flower looking peice that ensures the nut doesn't come off?

Thanks!

[AFJuvat]

This is kind of the wrong forum for this question.

But since you are new...

Yes, you need the oil - it cools the strut.

Blue loctite is fine, but yes, you still need the locking washers and cotter pins.

Welcome to the BBS

AFJuvat

[Kelly Bell]

Thanks!